The right remote hiring service for a startup depends on the role, the working hours you need and who will manage the person after hiring. Start with those requirements, then compare recruitment fees, ongoing charges, screening and replacement terms.
Somewhere is an option for founders who want recruiter-led sourcing across several international markets and a one-time Direct Hire placement fee. Other services offer Latin America recruitment, engineering specialisation, a talent marketplace or managed operations.
This comparison is published by Somewhere and includes our own service. It describes providers' public offerings checked on 10 September 2026. The selection guidance is our assessment of those models, not an independent ranking of placement quality. Confirm current terms with each provider.
Compare six services
| Service | Publicly described focus | Hiring model and decision to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Somewhere | Business roles across markets including Latin America, the Philippines and South Africa | Direct Hire uses a one-time placement fee; suitable to evaluate when you will manage the hire |
| Hire With Near | Latin America talent across business and technical functions | Offers recruitment with a one-time fee or monthly staffing with payroll and compliance support; compare the two scopes |
| Revelo | Latin America software engineers and engineering teams | Describes month-to-month engagements with payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance support; assess for engineering requirements |
| LatHire | Technical and generalist talent in Latin America | Offers talent browsing and tailored shortlists, with HR and payroll support; confirm the selected plan's full charges |
| RemotelyTalents | Recruitment across Europe, Latin America and North America | Publishes a fixed recruiting fee split between search launch and successful hire; evaluate when a fixed fee is a priority |
| 1840 & Company | Global staffing, recruitment and outsourced operations | Offers both client-managed staffing and provider-managed business processes; decide which responsibility model you need |
Somewhere
Somewhere's Direct Hire service provides recruiter-led sourcing and candidate assessment. You interview the shortlist, select the person and manage their work. The published placement fee is 25–35% of first-year salary, with no recurring Direct Hire recruitment markup. Payroll, onboarding, compliance and daily management remain your responsibility under this service.
Somewhere publishes a six-month replacement guarantee; its pricing comparison lists one free replacement. A refundable deposit is credited towards the final invoice. Confirm the written conditions and deposit amount before starting. Direct Hire details, pricing.
Hire With Near
Near describes recruitment across Latin America for finance, operations, sales, marketing, engineering and other functions. Its recruitment and staffing options provide a choice between managing payroll yourself and paying for ongoing support. Its website currently advertises a 180-day replacement guarantee. Request the fee and guarantee terms for the service you choose. Provider source.
Revelo
Revelo focuses on software engineers in Latin America and offers individual engineers, teams and development services. Its hiring offering describes ongoing administrative support and a 14-day trial. Evaluate technical fit, engagement scope and the trial's written conditions. A trial period and a later replacement guarantee are different forms of protection. Provider source.
LatHire
LatHire describes both a talent marketplace and tailored shortlists across technical and non-technical roles in Latin America. It also describes HR, international payroll and compliance support. Compare what is included in the selected service, any additional benefits charges and the responsibilities your startup retains. Provider source.
RemotelyTalents
RemotelyTalents publishes a US$3,900 recruiting fee, comprising US$1,450 to launch the search and US$2,450 when a hire is made, plus a 90-day replacement guarantee. Its stated sourcing regions are Europe, Latin America and North America. Confirm the current scope and conditions rather than assuming every role or hiring requirement has the same terms. Provider source.
1840 & Company
1840 describes nearshore and offshore staffing, recruitment process outsourcing and managed business process outsourcing. With staffing, the client manages the person's work; with its BPO service, 1840 manages the operation. Clarify which proposal you are receiving, the management responsibilities and how service quality will be measured. Provider source.
Compare costs on the same basis
A placement fee and a monthly staffing charge cover different services. Ask each provider to separate compensation, recruitment, payroll or employment administration, benefits, equipment and ongoing management. Then compare the same role and hours over the same period.
For example, using an assumed salary of US$2,000 per month, Somewhere's published Direct Hire fee range would produce this calculation:
| Cost | Illustrative calculation |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | US$24,000 |
| One-time placement fee | US$6,000–US$8,400 |
| First-year salary plus placement fee | US$30,000–US$32,400 |
This is a fee illustration, not a salary benchmark or complete employment budget. Add the employer costs and services that apply to your arrangement. Do not count a credited deposit twice. See the full hiring-cost worksheet.
Ask these questions before selecting a provider
- Can you fill this specific role? Share the required outcomes, tools, experience and working hours. Ask for relevant examples of candidate assessment.
- Who employs or contracts with the person? Establish who manages payment, administration and daily performance.
- What does the complete proposal include? Request setup fees, placement fees, recurring charges and any optional services separately.
- What happens if the hire does not work out? Compare eligibility, replacement windows, exclusions and the process for requesting help.
- What must our team do? Assign interview time, an onboarding owner, systems access and a manager before the search starts.
Ask for a realistic timeline for your role. A shortlist delivery estimate is not a guaranteed start date: interviews, notice periods and your own decisions affect the schedule.
Match the service to your startup
For a dedicated business role you will manage, compare recruiter-led Direct Hire proposals. For Latin America engineering capacity with ongoing administration, assess the technical hiring services and the support they include. If you need an entire operation managed, compare BPO proposals against that requirement.
For Somewhere, start with the role rather than a general savings target. Discuss a Direct Hire search with your responsibilities, budget and working hours ready. That gives the recruitment team a useful brief and gives you a proposal you can compare fairly.
